Recruiter II

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Recruiter II

Job Description

The Recruiter II plays a key role in delivering high-volume, full-cycle recruitment support as a recruiting business partner and client lead. This position manages the end-to-end hiring process, including sourcing, interviewing, reference checking, offer management, and new hire orientation, while also handling employee status changes and exit interviews. The role relies on extensive recruiting experience, sound judgment, and a high degree of autonomy and creativity to plan and accomplish hiring goals. The Recruiter II may lead and direct the work of others and typically reports to the head of a unit or department.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for high-volume hiring needs, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection of candidates.
• Conduct candidate interviews using structured methods to assess qualifications, cultural fit, and long-term potential.
• Perform reference checks and other pre-employment verifications to ensure quality and compliance in hiring decisions.
• Prepare, extend, and negotiate employment offers in alignment with organizational guidelines and market expectations.
• Coordinate and conduct orientation activities for new employees to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Perform exit interviews with departing employees and document feedback to support continuous improvement in talent strategies.
• Process changes in employee status, including transfers, promotions, and separations, in accordance with internal procedures.
• Act as a recruiting business partner and client lead, collaborating closely with hiring stakeholders to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Use applicant tracking systems (ATS) and related tools to manage requisitions, candidate pipelines, and recruitment workflow.
• Apply extensive experience and judgment to plan, prioritize, and accomplish recruitment goals within defined timelines.
• Lead and direct the work of others on recruitment projects or campaigns when needed, providing guidance and support.
• Leverage a wide degree of creativity and latitude in sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and problem-solving to meet challenging hiring demands.
• Stay familiar with and apply a variety of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures to improve efficiency and candidate quality.
• Report on recruiting activities, progress, and outcomes to leadership, offering insights and recommendations for process improvements.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in high-volume, full-cycle recruiting.
• Demonstrated experience functioning as a recruiting business partner (RBP) and client lead, supporting hiring stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and related recruiting technologies.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume requisition loads while maintaining quality and timeliness in the hiring process.
• Experience conducting interviews, reference checks, and managing offer processes.
• Ability to perform exit interviews and process changes in employee status accurately and efficiently.
• Comfort working with a variety of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures and applying them in day-to-day work.
• Capacity to rely on judgment and prior experience to plan and accomplish recruitment goals.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others on recruiting initiatives when required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to operate effectively as a client lead.
• High level of organization and attention to detail in managing candidate pipelines and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in recruiting or a related area is highly beneficial.
• Previous experience as a full-cycle Recruiting Business Partner (RBP) or Client Lead is strongly preferred.
• Experience in environments requiring high-volume hiring and rapid scaling of workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a wide degree of creativity and latitude in recruitment strategies.
• Experience reporting to and collaborating with unit or department leadership on hiring plans and outcomes.

Work Environment

The Recruiter II works in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment that requires effective use of applicant tracking systems and other digital tools to manage large candidate pipelines. The role involves frequent collaboration with hiring stakeholders and leadership, often acting as a client lead and recruiting business partner. Work is typically performed in a professional office or hybrid setting, with substantial time spent on computer-based tasks such as sourcing, screening, and documentation. The position offers autonomy in planning and executing recruiting strategies, along with opportunities to lead and direct the work of others on hiring initiatives.

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.